The Pandora Syndrome

This lecture focuses on feline interstitial cystitis (FIC) and how stress plays a role in pathophysiology of this disease. We will cover the stress pathway in detail including what goes wrong in FIC patients. We will also cover the diagnostics as well as management of FIC through the use of nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and multimodal environmental modification. The talk will end with a case study and we will have time for questions following the presentation.

About our speaker

Lisa Restine, DVM, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline)

Dr. Lisa Restine grew up in New Jersey, USA and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Rutgers University. She received her DVM degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California in 2014. Dr. Restine had been practicing feline medicine exclusively at a cat-only practice in San Antonio, Texas since graduation and achieved board certification with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in feline medicine in 2020. In 2022, Dr. Restine started work at an ER/Specialty Center and practiced on both dogs and cats in an emergency setting.  Her real passion, however,  is feline medicine, and she has dedicated many hours to lecturing other veterinarians on both a national and international level as well as being a co-editor of a veterinary feline textbook. Outside of work, Dr. Restine has a strong interest in all things active – she is often found running or hiking and is currently enjoying the challenge of training for a marathon. Caring for her five cats Gandalf, Ruby, Macklin, Deku, and Minerva takes up the rest of her time. Dr. Restine is passionate about sharing her love of practice and knowledge to help improve feline care

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